Front Vibrations from lifts

[tkrum015]

So I have read a lot of the posts on different types of lifts since I am in the market for a small lift. Some talk about new vibrations some don’t. I would like to have one thread to share your answer to these question no mater what lift you have installed. This is not to judge or argue but share info cause we all have a different needs and use for our truck. I am new to this so I may not even be asking the right questions so please help and add them.

What type of lift and height increase?
Did you install UCA and what type?
Did you do an alignment when completed?
Mods to the rear?
Did you do the Diff drop?
Do you have any new vibrations after the kit was installed in the front?
What did you do to correct or get rid of the vibrations?
Do you have any problems with the front axle?
How is the overall drive and feel?

Thanks all

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[MT-Taco]

1) poor quality or improperly installed diff drop will cause vibrations. Keep the lift under 2.5 and skip the diff drop. I skipped the diff drop.

2) Needle bearing failure often occurs when lifting over 1 inch, sometimes less. It’s a carry over problem from gen2 and 3. So if your going to tear down to replace or remove the front coil overs plan on getting the ECGS bushing to fix and forget about the problem. DIY was about 2.5 hours for the ECGS bushing.
https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/c-1207180-toyota-clamshell-bushings-2016-and-newer-tacoma.html

I lifted mine 1.5 in the front 1 in the rear (JRi shocks) icon +1 rear springs, factory UCA but will probably get JBA’s because at full drop I only have about 1/4 inch of clearance between the UCA and the shock. Alignment was done.

Ride is far better than factory! Zero problems with the axels, and I’ve certainly tested them

 

[tkrum015]

1) poor quality or improperly installed diff drop will cause vibrations. Keep the lift under 2.5 and skip the diff drop. I skipped the diff drop.

2) Needle bearing failure often occurs when lifting over 1 inch, sometimes less. It’s a carry over problem from gen2 and 3. So if your going to tear down to replace or remove the front coil overs plan on getting the ECGS bushing to fix and forget about the problem. DIY was about 2.5 hours for the ECGS bushing.
https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/c-1207180-toyota-clamshell-bushings-2016-and-newer-tacoma.html

I lifted mine 1.5 in the front 1 in the rear (JRi shocks) icon +1 rear springs, factory UCA but will probably get JBA’s because at full drop I only have about 1/4 inch of clearance between the UCA and the shock. Alignment was done.

Ride is far better than factory! Zero problems with the axels, and I’ve certainly tested them

Thanks great start . Good info about the ECGS bushing and the link to them. Also nice looking truck.

 

[Romer]

What type of lift and height increase? AllDogs 1.5" front and 2" rear just changed the springs
Did you install UCA and what type? Nope
Did you do an alignment when completed? Yes
Mods to the rear? Front and rear springs
Did you do the Diff drop? No
Do you have any new vibrations after the kit was installed in the front? No
What did you do to correct or get rid of the vibrations? N/A
Do you have any problems with the front axle? Nope
How is the overall drive and feel? Awesome

I also have 33" tires

 

[MT-Taco]

FYI Lots of needle bearing replacement videos.

 

[Wife bought my 24 TRD]

What type of lift and height increase? AllDogs 1.5" front and 2" rear just changed the springs
Did you install UCA and what type? Nope
Did you do an alignment when completed? Yes
Mods to the rear? Front and rear springs
Did you do the Diff drop? No
Do you have any new vibrations after the kit was installed in the front? No
What did you do to correct or get rid of the vibrations? N/A
Do you have any problems with the front axle? Nope
How is the overall drive and feel? Awesome

I also have 33" tires

I personally have a total chaos king coil over lift 2 1/2" with Dobson 819 coil Springs in the rear. I did not go with a diff drop Over 5000 miles, no problems. No vibration.
Ride is amazing and corners like a Porsche.

 

[Wife bought my 24 TRD]

I personally have a total chaos king coil over lift 2 1/2" with Dobson 819 coil Springs in the rear. I did not go with a diff drop Over 5000 miles, no problems. No vibration.
Ride is amazing and corners like a Porsche.

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